Fingerstyle 101:

Learn 8 Fingerpicking

Patterns That Every

Guitarist Should Know

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by

Dan Thorpe

#1 The “Going Up” Pattern

The “Going Up” Pattern Example

#2 The “Ballad” Pattern

The “Ballad” Pattern Example

#3 The “Outside-In” Pattern

The “Outside-In” Pattern Example

#4 The “London” Pattern

The “London” Pattern Example

#5 The “Romanza” Pattern

The “Romanza” Pattern Example

#6 The “Ed Stream” Pattern

The “Ed Stream” Pattern Example

#7 The “Butler” Pattern

The “Butler” Pattern Example

#8 The “Sweet Melody” Pattern

The “Sweet Melody” Pattern Example